Sophia Smith (sophsssmith) has long been touted as the next big thing in U.S. soccer, and after a landmark 2022 campaign, the Portland star’s moment has officially arrived
Having conquered the NWSL with a championship and the title of MVP, the young Thorns star is ready to take on the pressure that awaits the USWNT.Sophia Smith has long been touted as the next big thing in U.S. soccer, and, after a landmark 2022 campaign, the 22-year-old’s moment has officially arrived.
Watching Smith compete, it’s evident that she thrives when given the latitude to run at players, take opponents one-on-one and be creative on the ball. Her liberated approach also creates space off the ball for herself and her teammates, opening up channels despite defenders’ fixation on her. “…I wanted to make it a point that I really, truly believed that I deserved to win MVP this year,” Smith says of the debate around her being named the youngest NWSL MVP. “The national team environment, especially as a young player, can be very stressful, as it should be. It’s the national team,” Smith says. “It’s the best players in the world, and every single day in training camp is a fight to make your mark and to hopefully win a spot on the next roster.
Smith’s role on the USWNT has evolved along with her growing presence on the pitch, despite being one of the youngest players on the squad. Youth has been the name of the game for Andonovski after he brought a roster with an average age of 30.8 years to the Tokyo Olympics, where the United States faltered to a disappointing.
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